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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1888

Page

5

Russell's Big Speech Electrifies House As Tariff Debates Swirl

Washington May 16. Congressional debate centers on tariff reform and wool duties as John E Russell electrifies the House with a pointed critique of high tariffs. Fellow reformer Ashbel Fitch voices support for fair measures while party lines fray amid interruptions and calls for accountability. The session ends with a recess ahead of an evening tariff bill debate.

Washincton John E. Russell Perkins Kansas Mr. Russell Mr. Mills Tom Reed Massachusetts Mills New England Mr. Arnold Rhode Island Ashbel P. Fitch New York Viele Mr. Fitch Long Mr. Scott Mr. Brumm

Russell Defends Wool Tariff In House Debate

In Washington on May 16 the House opened the tariff debate with speakers from New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Mr Russell of Massachusetts argued wool tariffs hurt New England wool grow ers and manufacturers, noting U S wool production and a lack of export value. He cited Lowell and Vermont cases and claimed protective duties depress both farming and milling interests.

West's Meat Product Resolution Amended and Adopted

In Washington the Senate amended and adopted West's meat products inquiry resolution. Edmunds proposed striking general legislation from general appropriations bills, subject to Senate appeal, and the meat inquiry resolution was expanded to cover other transportation agencies and potential combinations by Trunk Line and Central Traffic Associations.

Washington Trunk Line Association Central Traffic Association Central ‘Traffic Association Westi Plumb Mr. Cullom

Markets show strength as London buys $1.5 million B&O loan

Markets yesterday developed an undertone showing London’s appetite for U S securities. The Baltimore & Ohio loan of 1,500,000 was placed in London the morning of subscription opening, signaling London’s readiness to purchase. Call money offered at 2 percent was declined and banks began lending for time money at lower rates. Atlantic & Pacific railroad may issue lands under a new policy favoring smaller lots, while second mortgage bonds await June 7 board action. Copper production by Old Dominion Copper Company was 2380 tons in April, with mine operations thriving. San Diego’s city tax levy stands at 89 cents on 18 million valuation, and Mexico’s rail expansion climbs to 3600 miles by 1887, spurring South American progress. Chile plans 800 miles of railroad costing about 17 million with bids opened July 30 in Santiago. Wheat markets face plausible European weakness as a major operator cautions long positions.

Baltimore & Ohio London Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Aztec Land and Cattle Company Mexico South America Santiago de Chili

Unwilling Witnesses Probed in Board of Public Institutions Inquiry

The committee investigating mismanagement of public institutions continued hearings. Mr. Macintosh testified amid cross examination by Mr. Gargan. Witnesses discussed prices. items sold to Mr. Walsh and Deer Island institutions. General Donahue outlined committee duties. warrants and bills were reviewed. Jackson Mandell & Daniell testified on Saxonville blankets and quilts. Wilkinson and Wells tied to large orders. Pillsbury urged compulsory attendance for uncooperative witnesses as aldermen argued over adjournment and executive session.

Macintosh Gargan Richard J. Walsh Mr. Walsh Witness Mitchell John W. Chatman Jackson, Mandell & Daniell Pillsbury Saxonville Gackve Wilkinson Henry B. Wells Mr. Wells George J. Wilkinson Alderman Murphy Cushing Alderman Gove Mr. Cushing

Continental Clothing House Opens on Washington Street

Visitors to the Hub this week are urged to inspect Continental Clothing House at 744 to 756 Washington street. Claimed as perhaps New England’s largest clothing store the firm touts 15000 new spring suits in the men’s department along with boys and youth apparel furnishing goods and more. Built on reliable goods at moderate prices the business highlights striking bargains in its advertisement.

Continental Clothing House Washington Street New England

Yale Divinity School graduates 29 with bachelor of divinity

Yale Divinity School held commencement at Batiel Chapel with 29 graduates receiving the bachelor of divinity. Two scholars will become foreign missionaries, one to China and one to India, while about a third enter home mission work in the West. The class list includes speakers and names from many states and cities.

Yale Divinity School Nnew Haven Batiel Chapel Dwight China India West Charles L. Dinsmore Stowe Melancthon James Baltimore Poughkeepsie N. Y Alexander Milne Westerly K. 1 James B. Reynolds North Haven Conn Rank V. Stevens Verimontville Mich Lewis H. Thayer Westfield Mass John P. Thrush Ridgefield W. Va Henry A. Williams Sudbury N.C John A. Wilson Philadelphia Penn Lewin F. Buell Madison

Funeral for Archbishop Lynch Held in Toronto

The May 16 funeral in Toronto followed a requiem mass for the dead led by Cardinal Taschereau with sermon by Bishop Ryan of Buffalo. The procession included Cardinal Taschereau, eight archbishops and bishops, ninety four priests, the Mayor and city council members, and a large crowd.

Toronto Ont Lynch Cardinal Taschereau Ryan Buffalo

Amusements Listing for Boston Venues Tonight and Today

A compact rundown of shows and times across Boston venues. Elaine at P SATRE 7 45 pm. The highest sidder at HORSTS BIREET 146 pm. Mazulin at SPORE THEATRE 7 45 pm. Prince Karl at BOSTON MUSEUM 8 pm. Fatinitza at BOSTON THEATRE 8 pm. Daddy Nolan at HOWARD ATHENAUM 8 pm. Zitka at GRAND OPERA HOUSE 2 pm. Battle of Bunker Hill at AMAL Tremont 401. Battle of Gettysburg at CYCLORAMA Tremont 641.

P Satre Elaine Horsts Bireet Spore Theatre Mazulin Boston Museum Prince Karl Boston Theatre Fatinitza Howard Athenaum Daddy Nolan Evenng Grand Opera House Zitka Core Tremont Street Bunker Hill Gettysburg

Property and fruit listings for Friday posted

Today's brief shows personal property item L Foster Morse at 2 pm and fruit listing Horatio Harris at 12 noon on Friday.

L. Foster Morse Horatio Harris

Marriages in Salem and Nearby Cities May Dates

Marriages announced include William J. Adams to Kate B. Welch in Salem on May 9. Also Moody N. Cone of Romney New Hampshire to Susan A. Orrall of Boston wed in this city on May 15. Harry 4 McConnell to Kittie L Ring tied the knot May 14 in this city. Eben P Smith to Edith M Ear wed May 8 in this city.

Oe H. Munroe Eben P. Smith Edith M. Ear

Deaths in May Boston area list aged 1 to 75

Obituary notices record deaths across Massachusetts cities from May 11 to May 18. Names include George W Bates 49, David C Bernard 70, Esther Nichols Browne infant 24 days, Annie J Butler 46, Michael Cassidy 46, Mary Clapp 34, Eliza Dixwell 64, William S Edmonds, Howard A Fowler 2, Sally Thorn dike French, Helen M Read Gardner 60, Elizabeth T Gilbert 65, Sammire C Hazen 1, James Hill 58, George F Jenkins 19, George Lane 68, Daniel Lunt 62, Mabel W Marsters 7 months 15 days, Helen A Mellish, Mrs M Jane Morse 75, Mary Nolan 28, Priscilla Nickerson infant, Annie Pulson 83, Clara Churchill Smith 36, Mabel Tilton 51, Lucy Tucker 73. Occurring across Boston Highlands, Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Newton, Charlestown and surrounding towns. Funeral details in several entries.

Mary Joshuan Dixwell Jamaica Plain Eliza Bb John James Dixwell Roxbury William Edmands Fowler Somerville Howard A Augustine B Carrie Fowler French West Roxbury Sally Thorndike Henry W. French Gardner Lakewood N. J Helen M. Read George Gardner King’s Chapel Gilbert Dorchester Elizabeth T John M. Gilbert Hazen Shirley Village Sammire C Thomas L Mary J. Hazen Hill Massachusets General Hospital James Hill Jenkins George F. Jenkins Lane Newton George Lane Lunt Newbury Daniel Lunt Marsters Boston Highlands Mabel W Frank W Mary A. Marsters Oer Mellish Faneuil Helen A Oscar Mellish Morse Wellesley M. Jane Morse Daniel Morse Nolan Mary Nolan Parker Priscilla Nickerson George J. and Adeline Nickerson Parker Pulson Alston Annie Smith Auburnvale T. D. Smith Clara Churchill Smith T. Delap Smith Broadalbin N. Y A. c. Churchill Gloversville New York Tilton Charlestown Isabella Deirborn

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